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Energy & Commodities
Oil futures dropped 1.3% in early Asian trade after OPEC+ signaled potential output increases, while gold held near $2,340 as a weakening dollar offset risk-on sentiment. A surge in aluminum prices pushed China Hongqiao's Zhang Bo past the $48 billion mark, cementing his position among Asia's wealthiest industrialists.
Fixed Income
Japanese government bonds extended gains tracking overnight Treasury rallies as traders increasingly price in a September Fed rate cut. Meanwhile, U.S. airline bonds weakened after jet fuel costs spiked 8% on Middle East supply fears, and Chicago's planned muni bond sale is testing investor appetite amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Tech
The Indie App Spotlight features film-like camera effects in Kiosk, transforming the iPhone camera experience. Amazon's M5 MacBook Pro sale offers steep discounts, starting at $1,399 for the standard model. The MacBook Neo disrupts Apple's laptop lineup, starting at $599 and challenging the value proposition of other non-Pro models. A new hub addresses the MacBook Neo's limitation, enhancing its appeal. Apple's 50th anniversary and new products launched this week are now widely available for review and purchase.